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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,792.16, 371,702.37 and 70,285.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,792.16, 371,702.37 and 70,285.22 is: 105,431.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,792.16 : 371,702.37 = 70,285.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,792.16/371,702.37 = 70,285.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,792.16x = 371,702.37 × 70,285.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,792.16x = 26,125,182,253.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,125,182,253.56/247,792.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,431.83

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